There’s a lot of entertaining stuff on youtube these days, especially when it comes to science experiments that end in an explosion. That’s what you’ll find when you type “SurgeX vs. MOVs” into your web browser for an entertaining and informative demo that harkens back to the days of “Mr. Wizard’s World.”

Last night I'm doing some last-minute computering as I prepare to settle in and watch the Season 4 premier of AMC's “Mad Men.” (Preparation for Mad Men is a three-step process: Step 1 - find the largest glass you have. Step 2 - fill glass with heavily chilled vodka and vermouth. Step 3 - drink throughout show, imagi

Last week, Mark Terry, president of The AVC Group LLC. (formerly called the Linear Group) promoted several executives , including Mike “Sparky” Detmer from Niles Audio’s VP of sales and marketing to president of the brand, calling him “a truly iconic figure in the custom installation industry.” We at RS had been c

You all know the drill: the manufacturer’s rep comes around to have The Talk (which is only slightly less awkward than “the talk” your dad tried to have with you). Invariably, it goes something like this: “Hey, I’ve been looking over your numbers for the year and, oh boy. Well, to be honest, they’re down quite a bit

The news last week that B&amp;W was offering its loudspeaker lines to the big-box-ish Magnolia stores was the CEDIA dealer’s equivalent of learning that a significant other wanted to “see other people.” Are you feeling unloved or at least under-appreciated lately? I wouldn’t blame you one bit. Friday’s B&amp;W a

Let’s get it out there: A lot of things about the 3D movie-watching experience just plain suck. First there is the price premium for the ticket. Then there are the glasses (does anyone else feel like their eyes are going blurry like every 15 minutes? Anyone?!) Then there’s the headache and eye fatigue from two hours